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Manuscript letter in Arthur Conan Doyle's handwriting. 
Windlesham, Crowborough, Sussex, "Miss Mary Jakeman; I am writing for Lady Conan Doyle whose confinement was yesterday."
Manuscript letter in Arthur Conan Doyle's handwriting. 

Windlesham, Crowborough, Sussex, "Miss Mary Jakeman; I am writing for Lady Conan Doyle whose confinement was yesterday."

DateMarch 18, 1909
Names
FormatManuscript
Notes
Arthur Conan Doyle's letter to "Miss Mary Jakeman" offering her employment as his wife's lady's maid. Miss Mary Jakeman remained with the family until 1932, traveling with them to North America and Australia.
GeographyCity, town, townshipSussex (England)
GeographyCountryUnited Kingdom
Great Britain
Medium
Correspondence
Language
CollectionArthur Conan Doyle Collection
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Object Number37131055102081D
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